Scholarships awards are given to external applicants each year in recognition of proven talent at Third Form and Sixth Form entry.
We believe that Scholarships should not reward talent alone but also consider an individual’s potential and ability to maintain an eager, open-minded attitude to learning. It is important that Scholars consistently achieve ambitious standards during their time at Stowe.
Scholars will take the lead in many of the intellectual and extra-curricular activities of the whole School - and it is here, and in the Houses, that they learn how to use and mix their unique gifts with those of others. It is vital that the Scholarship process should encourage and reward attitudes to learning that will set standards for others.
Third Form candidates may apply for more than one Scholarship; however, they cannot be awarded an Academic and Roxburgh Scholarship award.
Sixth Form candidates are not permitted to apply for Scholarships in more than two disciplines.
A typical Scholarship at Stowe is worth 5% of the School Fee. All scholarships are given at the discretion of the Scholarships and Bursaries Committee.
Where there is proven financial need and following an in-depth financial assessment ahead of the Entry Days, Scholarship awards may be supplemented by a means-tested bursary. Bursary awards are given to successful Scholarship candidates to further supplement fees. Bursaries cannot be made outside of a Scholarship award.
If your child is applying for a Scholarship and you require additional bursarial support, please contact the Admissions Office to obtain a Financial Circumstances Form. The form must be submitted alongside the Scholarship application.
Please note all Scholarship applicants, including those submitting a bursary application will first need to register with Stowe and pay the registration fee.
To find out about the range of Scholarships on offer and the entry process, click on the relevant link below.